Firewood Stacking Methods

The art of stacking firewood varies from person to person. You have those who could care less what it looks like, as long as the pile is out of the way, then you have others who put a bit more effort into stacking their firewood. I think there are a few determining factors behind firewood stacking methods; (1) the amount of wood you have to stack, (2) the location of where the stack will be, and (3) whether or not you care how the finished pile looks. Here’s a look at some fun pics of different methods of stacking wood, as well as a few articles you might find helpful.

Firewood with the ends stacked going two different directions. This method gives the pile a bit more stability at the ends, so it isn’t as prone to toppling over. Just be sure to take from the middle of the pile and not directly from the ends. Flickr photo by Andrew-Hyde

Here’s round logs that are not only nicely stacked, but also covered to prevent the snow from piling up on top of the wood. Covering your firewood stack is also a good idea when you live in an area with rainy/icy weather during the winter. Have you ever tried to pry a pile of frozen logs apart? It’s also difficult to get an ice-covered log to burn, without taking the extra time to dry it out. Flickr photo by The Heartwood

If you are able to utilize the surrounding trees as supports for your firewood, then go for it! Stacking wood between two trees makes a nice, neat looking pile. You can still toss some tarps over the top of each pile, if you need to. Flickr photo by Catskills Grrl

Now we’re getting into the fancy stuff. Here’s a nice round pile someone has started. With these, you can get the wood stacked up fairly high and the pile looks cool as well. Flickr photo by Chiot’s Run

This is a bit extreme, for me, since I don’t have nearly this much firewood available at one time. I also don’t have the need for quite this much wood, but it is an amazing sight! Flickr photo by Outsider Inside Estonia

This is my favorite picture of firewood stacking. It’s just a bunch of firewood stacked between supports to look like a house. It’d be a bit drafty, if used as an actual house, but it’s still very impressive. Flickr photo by Tjukka2

Here’s an article that demonstrates a few different methods of stacking firewood. There are pictures of the final product and the author not only gives you a How-To for each pile, but also the good and the bad of the outcome.

If you’re just looking for the basics of firewood stacking, then this article will be helpful. This is for the “no frills” wood pile. Not the one that consists of chucking the wood randomly on the ground, but for a nice looking stack you can utilize.

A few styles of firewood stacking are mentioned in this article, as well as why they are good. Each type of pile is discussed a bit and the author draws attention to the areas that make the stacks very effective at keeping the wood organized and dry.

In case you need a visual on how to stack wood, take a look at the demonstration in this video. It’s short and to the point.

Ultimately, all you need is time and a place to stack your firewood. The method you use is up to you. Who knows, you might decide to do it one way one season and switch things up the next. As long as you’re able to keep your firewood nice and dry, you’re doing it right!

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